North Ridge Trail Extension PD&E Study Public Workshop

North Ridge Trail Extension PD&E Study Public Workshop Polk County Government staff invites you to a Public Workshop for the North Ridge Trail Extension Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study to assess the extension of North Ridge Trail roadway over Interstate-4 (I-4) in Polk County. Polk County Government, in coordination with FDOT, is conducting a PD&E Study to evaluate the extension of North Ridge Trail roadway over Interstate-4 (I-4) in Davenport, Florida. The workshop is an opportunity for you to review and comment on the status of the study. Polk County Government staff will display alternatives, including a no-build alternative. The workshop materials will include maps and an analysis matrix comparing the potential effects and costs of each alternative. You can participate in the in- person Public Workshop on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Polk County Sheriff's Northeast Office, Community Room, 1100 Dunson Rd., Davenport, FL 33896. Alternatively, you can participate in a Virtual Public Workshop via GoToWebinar from your computer, tablet, or mobile device on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. Please visit https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5217484390639042655 to register. The same materials displayed at the in-person and virtual workshops will be posted on the project website at https://www.polk-county.net/public-safety/roads-and-drainage/north-ridge-trail-extension-project/. For those unable to attend, comments may be sent through email to RobertCollins@Polk-County.net or via mail to:Polk County Roads and Drainage, Attn: Robert Collins, 3000 Sheffield Road, Winter Haven, FL 33880. Questions can also be answered by calling Robert Collins at (863) 535-2326. Polk County is sending notices to property owners, business owners, tenants, interested persons and organizations within 300 feet of the project to provide the opportunity to give comments to Polk County regarding this project. Polk County solicits public participation without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. People who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Polk County's Equal Opportunity Administer, Richard L. Bradford, at (863) 534-6075 or email richardbradford@polk-county.net at least seven days prior to the workshop. The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by FDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. §327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated May 26, 2022 and executed by FHWA and FDOT. November 13 2025 LSAR0405018